Simple fractions: what fraction does the shape show?
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➡️ What fraction of the shape is purple?
Use a forward slash ( / ) to separate the numerator and denominator.
Count the number of equal parts. There are 4 equal parts.
Count the number of purple parts. There is 1 purple part.
1 out of 4 equal parts is purple. Write 1 out of 4 as a fraction:
1/4
➡️ What fraction of the shape is purple?
Use a forward slash ( / ) to separate the numerator and denominator.
Count the number of equal parts. There are 2 equal parts.
Count the number of purple parts. There is 1 purple part.
1 out of 2 equal parts is purple. Write 1 out of 2 as a fraction:
1/2
➡️ What fraction of the shape is green?
Use a forward slash ( / ) to separate the numerator and denominator.
Count the number of equal parts. There are 4 equal parts.
Count the number of green parts. There is 1 green part.
1 out of 4 equal parts is green. Write 1 out of 4 as a fraction:
1/4
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